Legal Aspects of Combating Discrimination in the Field of Biotechnology within BRICS

The paper is devoted to a comprehensive analysis of the implementation of the principle of nondiscrimination in the field of biotechnology within the non-institutionalized association of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, as well as the Republic of Egypt, the Iranian Republic, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Indonesia, known by the acronym BRICS. The author examines the legal framework of combating discrimination in the field of biotechnology and explores issues related to the operation of mechanisms for protection against discrimination. Considerable attention in the study is given to a comprehensive review of the experience of the BRICS member states in combating discrimination on the basis of genetic status. The author identifies trends in the development of legal regulation in the area of combating discrimination in biotechnology within BRICS, including clarifying the role of acts of soft law instruments in the context of the of non-discrimination. Furthermore, the paper emphasizes the importance of harmonizing national legislation as a key mechanism for ensuring cooperation among BRICS member states in establishing and implementing the principle of non-discrimination.

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